Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Application Method
- Application Method
This gel coat is ready to use by application with airless spray equipment. Mix the product slowly but thoroughly for 10 minutes prior to each shift start up. Apply the correct film thickness. A wet film thickness between 300 to 600µm is required ideally in 3 even passes. Check that the correct level of MEKP is added. A level of 1,8% is recommended. Do not use more than 3% or lower than 1,2% MEKP catalyst. Minimum application temperature : 18°C This product is not designed for use with a roller or brush.
Properties
- Color
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Cured Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Elongation at Break at 40°C for 16hrs | 3.8 | % | ISO 527 |
| tensile Strength at 40°C for 16hrs | 52 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| H.D.T at 40°C for 16hrs | 42 | °C | NFT ISO 75 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.32 - 1.36 | — | — |
| Viscosity[25°C - Spindle 4 - 4 rpm] | 150 - 170 | dPa.s | — |
| Thixotropic index [2/20 rpm] | 5.0 - 6.5 | — | — |
| Solid Content (15mn at 150°C) | 65 - 67.5 | % | — |
| Sag resistance (wet) | 500 | μm | — |
| Hide depends colour (wet) | 250 | μm | — |
| Color | Depends Color | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Peak Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 20 - 45 | mn | — |
| Gel Time (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 16 - 20 | mn | — |
| Catalyst | Low activity catalyst | — | — |
| Peak exotherm (200g - 25°C - 1,8% MEKP) | 120 - 200 | °C | — |
| Film cure (500μ - 20°C - 2% MEKP) | 40 - 80 | mn | — |
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
Shelf-life :
3 Months .
Storage :
When the product is sealed in its original packing, stored indoors away from direct sunlight and direct heat sources and ideally at ambient temperature between 15°C and 25°C .